4 months ago
Sols 4193-4194: Stay Overnight? No, Touch-and-Go!
Earth planning date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 One of the biggest challenges that comes with operating a rover on another planet is that we dont always know exactly what were going to have in front of us when we park after driving. The science teams and our rover planners who actually plan out the drives . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology #nasa_earth #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_galaxies #nasa_galaxy_clusters #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_asteroids #nasa_psyche_asteroid #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_blogs #nasa_floods
4 months ago
The Marshall Star for May 22, 2024
Making Connections: Marshall Hosts Annual Jamboree, Poster Expo By Celine Smith Engineers, researchers, and scientists at NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center had the opportunity to showcase their vast range of projects and learn about others at Marshalls annual Science, Technology, and Engineering Jamboree and Poster Expo. The jamboree took place May 16 in Activities Building 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology #nasa_earth #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_galaxies #nasa_galaxy_clusters #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_asteroids #nasa_psyche_asteroid #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_blogs #nasa_floods
4 months ago
NASA’s Compact Infrared Cameras Enable New Science
A new, higher-resolution infrared camera outfitted with a variety of lightweight filters could probe sunlight reflected off Earths upper atmosphere and surface, improve forest fire warnings, and reveal the molecular composition of other planets. The cameras use sensitive, high-resolution strained-layer superlattice sensors, initially developed at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, using IRAD, 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/techn...#nasa #space #news #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology #nasa_earth #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_galaxies #nasa_galaxy_clusters #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_asteroids #nasa_psyche_asteroid #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_blogs #nasa_floods
4 months ago
NASA, IBM Research to Release New AI Model for Weather, Climate
By Jessica Barnett Working together, NASA and IBM Research have developed a new artificial intelligence model to support a variety of weather and climate applications. The new model known as the Privthi-weather-climate foundational model uses artificial intelligence AI in ways that could vastly improve the resolution well be able to get, opening the . https://science.nasa.gov/o...#nasa #space #news #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology #nasa_earth #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_galaxies #nasa_galaxy_clusters #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_asteroids #nasa_psyche_asteroid #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_blogs #nasa_floods
4 months ago
Spotted: ‘Death Star’ Black Holes in Action
A team of astronomers have studied 16160;supermassive black holes160;that are firing powerful beams into space, to track where these beams, or jets, are pointing now and where they were aimed in the past, as reported in our160;latest press release. Using160;NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory160;and the U.S. National Science Foundation NSF National Radio Astronomical Observatorys NRAO Very 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_galaxies #nasa_galaxy_clusters #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_asteroids #nasa_psyche_asteroid #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_floods #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_solar_flares #nasa_solar_wind #nasa_space_weather #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_events #nasa_general #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aerospace_frontiers
4 months ago
NASA’s Psyche Fires Up Its Sci-Fi-Worthy Thrusters
The spacecraft already is beyond the distance of Mars and is using ion propulsion to accelerate toward a metal-rich asteroid, where it will orbit and collect science data. NASAs Psyche spacecraft passed its six-month checkup with a clean bill of health, and theres no holding back now. Navigators are firing its futuristic-looking electric thrusters, which 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_galaxies #nasa_galaxy_clusters #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_asteroids #nasa_psyche_asteroid #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_floods #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_solar_flares #nasa_solar_wind #nasa_space_weather #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_events #nasa_general #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aerospace_frontiers
4 months ago
Sols 1151-1152: Rocky Roads in the Margin Unit
Earth planning date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Recently, our intrepid rover has been channeling its namesake while navigating through difficult terrain as we march on through the margin unit. Despite the shorter drives, the team continues to make good progress investigating the rocks around us while scouting our traverse ahead. On Wednesday, we took advantage . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_galaxies #nasa_galaxy_clusters #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_asteroids #nasa_psyche_asteroid #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_floods #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_solar_flares #nasa_solar_wind #nasa_space_weather #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_events #nasa_general #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aerospace_frontiers
4 months ago
Sols 4191-4192: Communication
Earth planning date: Monday, May 20, 2024 A number of national holidays are taking place around the world this week and next, unofficially marking the start of summer for residents of the northern hemisphere. Holidays and extended weekends are seen as a time to catch up with family and friends, often centered around food and . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_galaxies #nasa_galaxy_clusters #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_asteroids #nasa_psyche_asteroid #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_floods #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_solar_flares #nasa_solar_wind #nasa_space_weather #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_events #nasa_general #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aerospace_frontiers
5 months ago
Hi-C Rocket Experiment Achieves Never-Before-Seen Look at Solar Flares
By Jessica Barnett160; After months of preparation and years since its last flight, the upgraded High Resolution Coronal Imager Flare mission Hi-C Flare, for short took to the skies for a never-before-seen view of a solar flare. The low-noise cameras built at NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama are 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_sounding_rockets #nasa_mars #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_tech_demo_missions #nasa_crab_nebula #nasa_nebulae #nasa_supernovae #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
5 months ago
NASA Technology Grants to Advance Moon to Mars Space Exploration
NASA has awarded nearly 1.5 million to academic, non-profit, and business organizations to advance state-of-the-art technology that will play a key role in the agencys return to the Moon under Artemis, as well as future missions to Mars. Twenty-four projects from 21 organizations have been awarded under NASAs Dual-Use Technology Development Cooperative Agreement Notices, or 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_sounding_rockets #nasa_mars #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_tech_demo_missions #nasa_crab_nebula #nasa_nebulae #nasa_supernovae #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
5 months ago
The Marshall Star for May 1, 2024
Marshall Prepares for Strategic Facilities Updates160; NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center is getting ready for the next big step in the evolution of its main campus. Through a series of multi-year infrastructure projects, Marshall is optimizing its footprint to assure its place as a vibrant and vital hub for the aerospace community in the next 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_sounding_rockets #nasa_mars #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_tech_demo_missions #nasa_crab_nebula #nasa_nebulae #nasa_supernovae #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
5 months ago
NASA Marshall Prepares for Strategic Facilities Updates
NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center is getting ready for the next big step in the evolution of its main campus in Huntsville, Alabama. Through a series of multi-year infrastructure projects, Marshall is optimizing its footprint to assure its place as a vibrant and vital hub for the aerospace community in the next era.160; Near-term plans 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_sounding_rockets #nasa_mars #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_tech_demo_missions #nasa_crab_nebula #nasa_nebulae #nasa_supernovae #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
5 months ago
Site-Wide Environmental Assessment for Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment EA that analyzes the environmental impacts of implementing continuing and future mission support activities at the Marshall Space Flight Center MSFC in Huntsville, Alabama. The EA evaluated the potential environmental effects associated with air quality; climate change and greenhouse gases; land use; 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_sounding_rockets #nasa_mars #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_tech_demo_missions #nasa_crab_nebula #nasa_nebulae #nasa_supernovae #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
5 months ago
NASA’s Optical Comms Demo Transmits Data Over 140 Million Miles
NASAs Deep Space Optical Communications experiment also interfaced with the Psyche spacecrafts communication system for the first time, transmitting engineering data to Earth. Riding aboard NASAs Psyche spacecraft, the agencys Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration continues to break records. While the asteroid-bound spacecraft doesnt rely on optical communications to send data, the new technology 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_sounding_rockets #nasa_mars #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_tech_demo_missions #nasa_crab_nebula #nasa_nebulae #nasa_supernovae #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
5 months ago
The Marshall Star for April 24, 2024
NASA Announces 30th Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners NASA announced the winners of the 30th160;Human Exploration Rover Challenge160;HERC April 22, with Parish Episcopal School, from Dallas, winning first place in the high school division, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville,capturing the collegeuniversity title. The annual engineering competition one of NASAs longest standing challenges 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_sounding_rockets #nasa_mars #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_tech_demo_missions #nasa_crab_nebula #nasa_nebulae #nasa_supernovae #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
5 months ago
NASA’s Chandra Releases Doubleheader of Blockbuster Hits
New movies of two of the most famous objects in the sky the Crab Nebula and Cassiopeia A are being released from NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory. Each includes X-ray data collected by Chandra over about two decades. They show dramatic changes in the debris and radiation remaining after the explosion of two massive 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_sounding_rockets #nasa_mars #nasa_psyche_mission #nasa_tech_demo_missions #nasa_crab_nebula #nasa_nebulae #nasa_supernovae #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
